Southern Nevada Fish Reports

Anglers have had moderate success while ice fishing on the reservoir. The ice depth is currently at about four inches but will continue to thicken as nighttime temperatures drop into the teens. Night crawlers with a piece of marshmallow, PowerBait, and bright jigs have all been productive. The park will host its annual Ice Hole Invitational Tournament Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. Additional events such as

Ice depths are thinner on this reservoir than on Eagle Valley, but ice fishing anglers can expect ice to be thick enough by the weekend. It is always good practice to exercise caution when venturing out onto the ice and wear proper attire.

Slightly breezy but sunny days are forecast for the weekend. Working baits around docks along Casino Row or through holes just below the dam has produced some holdover rainbow trout. Night crawlers, rooster tails and Panther Martins have enticed many bites. Striped bass have been hitting on Bomber Long A lures or pencil poppers. Anchovies are another popular bait, and they will also bring in

While much of the focus of late has been on the improved striped bass action throughout the lake, don't forget the other species. One angler from Las Vegas caught a 3.5-pound smallmouth bass while fishing at Arizona Telephone Cove. He was fishing from shore using plastics. Catfish are still providing anglers tight lines as well. Working anchovies in grass beds in coves has worked

If you were lucky enough to unwrap a new rod and reel this year, a trip to one of the urban ponds could be a great way to test their performance. The Nevada Department of Wildlife is stocking trout and that has anglers catching their three-fish limits. Using small barbless hooks will help if you are practicing catch and release. Night crawler pieces with mini-marshmallows,

Vegas Wash continues to produce plenty of bait for anglers looking to catch a few striped bass, many of which are being caught not far from this area. The larger shad have drawn in the larger fish. Working plugs matching the shad in size, up to 12 inches in some cases, can ignite a response from these larger striped bass. If fish are present

No fishing activity was reported for the reservoir this past week. With nighttime temperatures dropping into the teens, you can expect to find ice forming across the reservoir but conditions will be unsafe.

No fishing activity was reported for the reservoir this past week. With low temperatures in the teens anglers should expect unsafe ice to be forming across the lake.

Anglers continue to catch a variety of fish species, although fishing in general has slowed. Holdover trout, many coming in at about one pound, are holding in areas around docks and backwater holes. Panther Martins and small Rooster Tails are a good bet. If you are getting bites but no hook-ups try switching to bait. Anchovies have been the ticket for catfish and stripers. Catfish

Stripers have been very active throughout the lake. Anglers have reported good action both above and below Cottonwood Cove. Placer and Aztec coves are producing fish, as well as out of Willow Beach. Crankbaits, shad and anchovies are catching the fish. The fish being caught at Willow Beach range from five to eight pounds. Further south the fish have reached double digits and anglers have

With clear skies and light winds in the forecast, anglers can expect good fishing days ahead. Stocked rainbow trout respond well to PowerBait, Power Eggs, and night crawlers. Small spinners also are producing for those anglers who prefer a little more action.

The lake level has steadily risen over the last three weeks to its current level of 1,087 feet. Crisp, clear nights are providing anglers with good fishing opportunity. Shad can be productive bait and the Vegas Wash has plenty of coves in which to catch enough shad for a day's fishing. The striped bass are not far behind the shad and working openings of

This week angler pressure was very low due to the storm system that went through the area. Most of the lake is still clear of ice, but there is ice in the mornings around the edges of the lake and on most of the upper end.

The reservoir is still clear of ice despite recent storm activity. Fishing activity has been very limited. Night crawlers and PowerBait are always a good bet for enticing a sluggish trout on those cold days.

With fluctuations in weather and water, fishing has slowed as the fish adjust. Anglers have found trout in the areas of Rotary Park and the Sunshine Peninsula but the fish have proven tough to catch. While shore fishing in the area, one angler brought in a striped bass nearing 13 pounds on a pencil popper. Thanks to Rusty at Riviera Marina for the report.

The report has been light from the past week. Anglers are reporting striped bass in coves north of Cottonwood Cove and anchovies have worked well as bait. The catch rate has been better early in the morning and then slows during the midday hours before picking up again in the evening. Willow Beach has produced a few nice catches; one fish came in at 17

Planted rainbows are hitting on a variety of baits and lures. Over the weekend kids from the Las Vegas Jr. Fly Fishing club were getting hits on gold-ribbed Hares Ears, Woolly Buggers, and Prince Nymphs fished near the bottom.

Anglers are still having an easy go at netting shad but have had a difficult time enticing the striped bass to take their bait. For many, battling the weather is the first obstacle to overcome and then comes the trial of hooking a fish. With the new moon Sunday night, fishing at night under a light or using a submersible light can prove productive. Spinnows